In business, as in everything, the only thing constant is change. This goes double in the fitness industry. It seems like with every new year, a slew of hot new fitness trends enter our world — some of which turn out to be innovative new approaches that forever alter the way we see health and well-being, while others turn out to be no more than a flash in the pan. 

But 2023’s next-big-thing definitely seems to fit into the first category, and it’s called workout stacking — and we think it’s gonna change the way you exercise. 

What Exactly Is Workout Stacking?

Workout stacking is a new, a-la-carte methodology of fitness, that involves combining your favorite shorter on-demand fitness classes by stacking them back-to-back, to build your own custom workout. For instance, instead of doing 45 minutes of one type of cardio in a workout, you could do three different types of cardio in bite-sized, with say a 15-minute rowing workout, followed by a 15-minute dance cardio sesh, and ending with a 15-minute cycling class.

The Benefits of Workout Stacking

Keeping Things Fresh

A huge benefit of workout stacking is the “fresh” factor. When we perform the same exercises, the same cardio routines, the same lifting program day after day, not only do our bodies fall into a state of homeostasis, we also get bored rather quickly. Workout stacking lends itself to trying out new and different workout methodologies, so you never get complacent, and never get bored.

Delivering a Full Body Workout

It turns out that when you break down your fitness routine into smaller sections, you can target a much wider range of muscle groups and fitness strategies, even in one day. For example, you could focus on your biceps for one fitness session, your lats for another, lower back for the third, and finish it off with a 15-minute HIIT session. 

The Power of Choice

When we have autonomy over our workouts, we feel much more invested in diving into the burn! Workout stacking allows you to craft your perfect workout, and change it up anytime you feel it, to keep you fully involved and getting those gains in the process. 

A Sample Stacked Workout Plan

To help you get on the workout stacking train, here are three short classes you can combine, adding up to an intense 45-minute, calorie-shredding workout! 

• Love Your Heart Cardio: 13 minutes of heart-pumping cardio, with no equipment required! 

• Full Body Tone Up: 21 minutes of muscle-toning goodness, hitting all of your muscle groups twice!

• 7th Inning Stretch: 11 minutes of deep stretching to wind down, cool you off, and take care of your body post-workout. 

We hope our introduction to Workout Stacking gets you, and your entire staff, the motivation you all need to get fit and stay fit. And as experts in all things fitness, we at Studio SWEAT onDemand are your partners in health and wellness. That’s why we started the SWEAT Force, a corporate wellness program that delivers the best virtual fitness classes, nutritional programs, wellness workshops, and more to businesses large and small. 

Well, that’s it for us — happy sweating, and stacking!